Rana Naidu Returns! Arjun Rampal Adds Fire in S2
Rana Naidu Season 2 landed on Netflix on June 13, 2025, marking a high-octane comeback for the Daggubati duo, led by Rana Daggubati and Venkatesh Daggubati. The season immediately soared to #1 trending on Netflix, cementing its success in the Indian OTT space.
Rana Daggubati returns as the brooding fixer, navigating family collapse and deadly threats.
Venkatesh Daggubati reprises his role as Naga Naidu, the estranged and dangerous father.
Newcomer Arjun Rampal joins as Rauf, a chilling, brutal adversary who becomes the season’s central menace
Supporting roles feature Surveen Chawla, Abhishek Banerjee, Sushant Singh, Kriti Kharbanda, Dino Morea, Samarth Shandilya, and the rest of the ensemble
The season kicks off with “one last job” storyline: Rana aims to exit the fixer world, but is plunged into lethal chaos after his daughter witnesses a murder and Rauf declares war on his family. The narrative builds to a devastating climax, Rauf kills Rana’s brother Tej, triggering Rana to exact revenge. The finale ends on a cliffhanger, with Rana arrested for murder and Naga vowing to free him setting up a highly anticipated Season 3.
Performance of Arjun Rampal is being Widely praised as “terrifying,” bringing emotional depth to Rauf, many say he “stole the show”. Fans opinions are polarised. Some hail season 2 as an upgrade with strong character arcs; others feel it is diluted compared to season 1. While Rana Daggubati and Arjun Rampal’s performance is the highlight; the pace of the season runs hot and cold. Season 2 ends in dramatic fashion, making a Season 3 feel inevitable. The final twist, with Rana imprisoned and Naga’s vow to rescue him, promises high drama ahead.
Rana Naidu Season 2 delivers brutal action, stellar performances especially from Rampal and emotional depth. But its tone‑shifts and diluted edge make it a polarizing follow‑up to the raw intensity of Season 1. Whether you're team Daggubati or team Rampal, this season gives plenty to debate… and binge.